13. Spatial Surge Forecasting Using Artificial intelligence and Community Knowledge for Inclusive and Transformative Early Actions (SURF-IT)

Goal: To develop impact-based forecasting models using AI that support risk-informed and gender transformative and inclusive early actions against tidal surge/cyclone in selected South West Coastal Bangladesh

Objectives:
1. To develop, pilot and promote impact based localized forecasting using AI for risk informed early actions against tidal surge with appropriate communication tools.
2. Design, pilot and endorse Women-Centered Early Action Protocols along with developing capacities of stakeholders so that gender transformative and inclusive risk informed early actions can be taken against tidal surge.

Location: Koyra, Assasuni and Shayamnagar Upazila
Beneficiaries: 655,311
Donor: IDRC and FCDO